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WhiteWater West announces Hopkins Rides acquisition
POSTED 24 Aug 2012 . BY Pete Hayman
Image: Hopkins Rides’ Pirate Reef at Legoland California

WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hopkins Rides as part of efforts to strengthen its aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio.

Hopkins Rides – formerly OD Hopkins – was formed in 1979 and will become the 19th international office of WhiteWater as a result of the deal, while continuing to operate under the same name.

The group will also continue offering theme park products such as the Log Flume Ride, the Super Flume, Shoot the Chute and the River Raft Ride among others.

Teri Ruffley, head of WhiteWater's amusement ride section, said: "Having Hopkins Rides on board advances our mission to bring to market the most exciting and diverse aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio in the world."

WhiteWater president and CEO Geoff Chutter added: "Our vision is to bring in originals like Hopkins Rides to reinforce what WhiteWater does best – top-notch attractions."

Click here for more information about WhiteWater's acquisition of Hopkins Rides.

Image: Legoland California
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WhiteWater West announces Hopkins Rides acquisition
POSTED 24 Aug 2012 . BY Pete Hayman
Image: Hopkins Rides’ Pirate Reef at Legoland California

WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of Florida-based Hopkins Rides as part of efforts to strengthen its aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio.

Hopkins Rides – formerly OD Hopkins – was formed in 1979 and will become the 19th international office of WhiteWater as a result of the deal, while continuing to operate under the same name.

The group will also continue offering theme park products such as the Log Flume Ride, the Super Flume, Shoot the Chute and the River Raft Ride among others.

Teri Ruffley, head of WhiteWater's amusement ride section, said: "Having Hopkins Rides on board advances our mission to bring to market the most exciting and diverse aquatic amusement park attractions portfolio in the world."

WhiteWater president and CEO Geoff Chutter added: "Our vision is to bring in originals like Hopkins Rides to reinforce what WhiteWater does best – top-notch attractions."

Click here for more information about WhiteWater's acquisition of Hopkins Rides.

Image: Legoland California
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OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a larger cultural campus that combines expanded exhibition spaces with learning, performance, hospitality and public programming.
David Rockwell creates immersive magic destination, The Hand and The Eye
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and private membership under one roof.
Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines immersive storytelling with cutting-edge audiovisual technology to bring the sta
Universal launches new theme park model with Kids Resort
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